Jennerstown Speedway Prepares for Inaugural Flight 93 Memorials

Jennerstown, PA (September 12, 2002) -- Jennerstown Speedway is proud to host the Inaugural Flight 93 Memorial race, “A Celebration of Heroes” Saturday, September 14, 2002.  “A Celebration of Heroes” will honor the heroes of Flight 93, which crashed only miles from Jennerstown Speedway, as well as all of those who lost their lives on September 11, 2001. 

Festivities will include the viewing of the Great American Flag, the World’s Largest American Flag, at no cost for the public.  The Great American Flag weighs seven and a half tons, and measures approximately 400 feet long by 200 feet wide.  There will also be a display of fire and rescue vehicles from across the state.  Helicopter rides will be available as well. 

A special on-track salute to the heroes of Flight 93 and September 11 is also planned.  Prior to the racing, 93 race cars will carry 93 American flags in a four lap parade around the Laurel Highlands Oval.  The four laps signify the four hi-jacked planes.  Following the on track salute, a parachuter will land during the signing of our National Anthem. 

“Everyone was affected in one form or another on September 11, especially those of us in Somerset County.  We wanted to honor the heroes that made the ultimate sacrifice on Flight 93, since it hit so close to home.  A race dedicated to their memory seemed like the fitting thing to do.  We’re pleased to host the Great American Flag once again this year, and we’re excited to have all of the fire and rescue vehicles help us honor America,” Jennerstown Speedway promoter Steve Peles stated. 

Car Quest, along with 96.5 The Mountain and The Tribune Review will present “A Celebration of Heroes” with regular racing in the Tommy Gale/Haulmark Trailers Pro Trucks, Cenwest Street Stocks, 96.5 The Mountain Chargers and Cover Insurance Agency/PA Legacy Series divisions.  The celebration will be highlighted by a 93-lap Wheeler Bros./AC Delco Late Model race. 

Spectator gates open at 4 p.m. with R & M Trucking Fast Time Late Model qualifying at 6:15 p.m.  The on-track salute will begin prior to the start of racing at 7 p.m.  For more information please contact the track office at 814-629-6677 or log onto www.jennerstown.com .